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HelpTest Code LAB20760 Centromere Antibody
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Reference Lab Test Number
CENTP
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<7 U/mL Negative 7-10 U/mL Equivocal >10 U/mL PositiveMethodology
Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Immunoassay
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
86256
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia